624 | The Rules of College Have Changed ...

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The college your teenager attends today could be the difference between an eight-figure net worth by age 30 and six figures of crushing debt. One student turned down MIT for a full ride at Georgia Tech, used the savings to buy rental properties, and achieved financial independence before most people finish paying off their loans. That's the stakes—and the ru ... Show More

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